The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) has informed that heavy rainfall accompanied by lightning is expected in the next few days.
A press release issued by the Joint Chief Executive Officer of NSDMA stated that pre-monsoon activity is also expected to pick up during this period.
It said that the lowland and foothill areas such as Dimapur, Nuiland, Chumoukedima, Bhandari, Pangti, Tizit and Tuli are likely to experience inundated water logging and flash floods due to the heavy rainfall in the hill areas.
The NSDMA has asked the public to take necessary precautionary measures during this period and exercise caution from lightning strikes and gale winds which may cause disruption in communication and connectivity.
NSDMA also urged the public to be vigilant and not to take shelter under large trees and near river banks to prevent unnecessary risk to life from lightning and flash floods.
It further asked all District Disaster Management Authorities and other line departments to be prepared to attend emergencies caused by natural calamities and be on alert to save lives and properties during this period.